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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 611.83, 918.56 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 611.83, 918.56 and 319.56 is: 479.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    611.83 : 918.56 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    611.83/918.56 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    611.83x = 918.56 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    611.83x = 293,535.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,535.03/611.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.77

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